Podcast Episodes

The Cardinal Virtues and Living Life Well I Prof. Raymond Hain

Season 12

Prof. Raymond Hain examines the four cardinal virtues—prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance—tracing their philosophical and theological roots …

11 months ago

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St. Augustine on Love for Confused Lovers I Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P.

Season 12

Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P., delves into St. Augustine's understanding of love for "confused lovers," drawing from the Confessions to explore the transfor…

11 months ago

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Catholic Teaching on Birth Control: Beyond Common Misunderstandings I Prof. Gina Noia

Season 12

Prof. Gina Noia explores the Catholic Church's nuanced teachings on birth control, responsible parenthood, and the moral distinctions between natural…

11 months, 1 week ago

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The Ethics of Abortion: Women's Rights, Human Life, and the Question of Justice I Prof. Christopher Kaczor

Season 12

Prof. Christopher Kaczor critically examines the ethics of abortion by exploring whether the unborn are alive and human, whether killing is justified…

11 months, 1 week ago

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Thomistic Perspectives on True Artificial Intelligence I Prof. Jordan Wales

Season 12

Prof. Jordan Wales offers a theological critique of artificial intelligence, examining the limitations of computational and behaviorist definitions o…

11 months, 1 week ago

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The Christian Imagination I Prof. Raymond Hain

Season 12

Prof. Raymond Hain explores the Catholic imagination through the literary works of Flannery O'Connor and J.R.R. Tolkien, revealing how Catholic liter…

11 months, 1 week ago

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Are Science and Faith Compatible? I Prof. Karin Öberg

Season 12

Harvard astronomer Prof. Karin Öberg examines the compatibility of science and faith, addressing perceived conflicts through philosophical, doctrinal…

11 months, 1 week ago

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Woman as Companion and as Mother | Sr. Elinor Gardner, O.P.

Season 12

Sr. Elinor Gardner explores the vocation of women as companion and mother, drawing on Edith Stein’s philosophy to highlight the natural ethos of femi…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

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True Fatherhood as Archetype of Masculine Virtue | Prof. John Cuddeback

Season 12

Prof. John Cuddeback explores true fatherhood as the archetype of masculine virtue, examining its modes, challenges, and unique virtues through the l…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

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Household as Natural Revelation of Masculinity and Femininity | Prof. John Cuddeback

Season 12

Prof. John Cuddeback explores how the household serves as a natural revelation of masculinity and femininity, emphasizing the complementarity of men …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

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